Routes as sport in Black Cliffs

Double dihedral which climbs very well with chimney moves once the surface holds start to thin out after the midpoint of the climb. The double dihedral peters out as you approach the anchors for a stellar and very physical finish. The final move is a slabby mantel on thin finger holds with the dearth of footholds as the main primary problem. A stellar but physical move once you figure it out. Something like four bolts but the entire line would protect well with mostly small cams.

Mountain project describes this route as 45'. I top rope soloed this twice with a 40 meter rope and reached the ground with about 5 feet of rope to spare. This tells me that the route is significantly longer then 45', probably at least 55 feet. 409, the route to the right, ends on the same anchors and so is the same length at 55 feet.

Great line with lots of finger holds. Ends on a balancy bulge requiring thoughtful footwork right below the anchors.

Stem your way up the wide dihedral to finish on a mantle to a ledge just below the anchors.

Very good basalt climbing an a column with a crack to the right.

Fantastic route, challenging moves. One of the better 5.9's at the cliffs.

Small crack system on the left with slabby moves to metolius hangers.

Great basalt climbing. Takes a jog to the right at the small roof then up on slab and a thin crack to the anchors. Most leaders want to supplement the bolts with gear especially at the the top to reach the anchors.

Sustained climbing with thin holds. The wide crack to the right is considered off limits to achieve the 11d grade. If you use the crack or else anything to the right, the grade is 5.9. There us s bolt up top to facilitate setting a toprope.

Climb the crack to the right or stay on the arete on the left until you reach a difficult crux pulling through roof with a small finger crack. Very physical climb.

Spectacular climb. Thin crack. Great but somewhat difficult bulge moves to get to the chains. Fantastic climb.

Solid dihedral climb. The anchors are too far from the top to set for a TR without leading. The moves to the anchor are the crux withslabby moves over a bulge to mantel onto a small ledge to reach the anchors.

Mixed route.

Anchor bolts with chains